Clarissa

Martinez

Clarissa Martinez, 88, was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by love of her family. She was born and raised in La Feria, TX daughter to Primitivo Sanchez and Josefina Silva Sanchez. Clarissa was a hardworking lady and devout Catholic. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, member of the Catholic Daughters of America.  She served at her church countless hours as a volunteer and a catechism teacher for many years. Clarissa retired from Knapp Chevrolet where she worked for 40+ years of faithful service.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Clarissa leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her devoted husband of 64 years, Stanley Martinez; children, Mario Martinez (Dina), Sam Martinez (Marcy) & Lucy Miramontes (Walter); her grandchildren, Jennifer Martinez (Brian Espinosa), Mario Martinez Jr. (Heather), Michael Martinez and fiancé, Gabriella Rivera, Jason Martinez, Justin Martinez (Cristina Lugo), Jacob Martinez (Averie), Michael Peynado & Olivia Peynado; great grandchildren, Hailey Garcia, Taylor Munoz (Anthony), Victoria Clancy, Liam Reason, Ethan Reason, Deacon Martinez, Mia Martinez, Colton Lewis & Breah Lewis; and cousins, Enedina Zavala (Cristobal), Norma Vallejo, Jimmy Medina, & Eduardo Silva.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm Tuesday evening.

A Funeral Mass of Christian burial is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Medina, Honorable Judge Arturo Salas, Luis De La Rosa and Joe de la Cruz. Honored to serve as active pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Justin Martinez, Mario Martinez Jr., Michael Martinez, Jason Martinez, Jacob Martinez and Jennifer Martinez.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444. www.trinityfunerals.com